Job overview
An exciting opportunity has come up within the West Early Intervention in Psychosis Service as Team Manager of the team for a 6-month Secondment/Fixed Term Contract, this will be a perfect developmental opportunity for a Band 6 that is wanting to progress within their career.
Do you share our CHOICE values (Compassionate services, Happiness, Ownership, Integrity, Connection and Equity)? Then come and join us as an NHS Community Mental Health Team Manager.
It is an exciting time to join the team as we grow and develop to deliver a high-quality service which is forward thinking and innovative.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic person with a genuine interest in working in a community mental health setting, specifically Early intervention in Psychosis.
If you have a background of experience in leadership or management then we would welcome your expressions of interest and would be pleased to have a chat about the role.
We would welcome people from a clinical background who have a strong knowledge and experience of leading and managing, and who are keen to take the step into this exciting clinical leadership opportunity.
We have a strong leadership team to support this role. There is an Operational manager and a wider network of operational and team managers within the Community Mental Health Teams and Targeted Services.
Main duties of the job
With the investment into the At Risk Mental State pathway, there is so much development and innovation going on in Cornwall's delivery of mental health services.
The Team Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the team and will work closely with the Operational Manager and Team Managers on the development of the service.
We are looking for a team manager who is able to lead compassionately working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, to ensure that they are fully supported to provide needs led care and treatment for our service users.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Proven leadership, and management skills
- Able to inspire and lead on new developments.
Desirable
- Clinical management skills associated with this patient group
- Project managementskill
Education/Qualifications and relevant experience
Essential
- Degree level qualification in relevant subject
- Current Professional registration
- Leadership/Management qualification or experience to diploma level
Desirable
- Substantial experience working at a senior level in a mental health setting
- Specialist experience and knowledge within a defined clinical areas/areas
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This advert is for Team Manager - Early Intervention in Psychosis (West) with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 Pro Rata. The contract type is 6 months (Secondment or Fixed term contract opportunity). The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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